Day 60...Pre-Birthday

We began Bodie's birthday celebration today.  He has soooo badly wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese for his birthday, so today we gave in agreed.  The kids had a blast, and I had a free token coupon, so we were all happy!

Bodie immediately jumped into the Monster Truck!

Then the boys Daddy and Bodie got into a intense game of Deer Hunter.  FYI...the deer lost.

Rhys woke up (kinda)...

to see what was going on.  McCall got her picture sketched.

We actually had fun, and we didn't even get a pitcher of beer!

After we said goodbye to Chuck...off we went to see Buzz and Woody (In Toy Story 3).  However, we were sorely disappointed that the Pronto Pup is no longer at Edward's.  I guess its been awhile.  The movie was GREAT, and Bodie's pre-birthday was lots of fun!

Day 59...He's at it again

Bodie has not used the doggie door for a long time.  It was calling to him today.  For some reason he thought the grass was greener on the other side of the fence.  (Which I will tell you, it is not greener.  Its the dog yard!)

Something caught his eye...now sure why.

Day 58...Sleep? Eat?

Rhys couldn't decide if he should sleep, or eat. 

He ate a bit and then made up his mind.

I tried to tell him if he slept at night or took naps this wouldn't happen.  He didn't listen though.  He was too busy snoring!

Day 57...A bird's gonna poop on your lip

When I was little and would pout, Papa would always tell me that "a bird was going to poop on my lip."  I would smile and go on my way.  I love being able to use Papa's line on my kids. 

Day 56...Seriously?

Seriously, I have to go to the bathroom sometime!  However, every time I go something bad happens.  It is usually the result of...BODIE FRANCIS VIAN!

He didn't let me down today.  Apparently, at the exact time I needed to use the little girls room, his race car needed washed.

My window was hosed down as well.

And yes, he is in his underwear.  Yes he owns shorts.  I pick my battles.

Day 55...the park

The kids slept in after being up late last night watching fireworks.  Yeah!!!  So after a late breakfast we took them to the park!

They climbed the rock wall...

They spun around.

Rhys even attempted to sit still long enough for me to take his picture.  (I said attempted.)

The park sure does get your feet dirty!

We had fun, we always do!

Day 54...4th of July

Happy 4th of July.

Today I truly am glad to live in this country.  I feel so fortunate to live in a beautiful country where I can choose what I want to do with my life.  This is a country full of opportunity.  It's a country where I can vote for my leaders.  It's a country with thousands of brave people who are willing to fight for good and protect our freedom.  I feel so fortunate not only to live here, but to be able to raise my family here.

With that being said, its time to celebrate!

We had a wonderful time swimming and enjoying one another at Papa and Nanny's BBQ.  Rob tried on the kids goggles...

After dinner we all headed outside to let the pyromaniac, (aka Brian), get the show started.  He did, but not before first posing for an embarrassing shot!

 

The kids loved sparklers.

McCall and Bodie even asked Amber to dance, and she did!

My husband was being ornery, go figure, so I tried to blind him with my flash.  This was the result!

We ended up with a wonderful firework display.  The crowd was very happy!